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| Layer of fat beneath the skin. |
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| Integumentary System consists of: |
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| The skin: epidermis, dermis and the subcutaneous tissue. |
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| Bluish-gray discoloration of the skin and nails due to decreased oxygen levels. |
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| Yellowish discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes. |
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| White, depigmented patches interspersed with normally pigmented skin. |
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| Localized, puss-containing infection caused by bacteria. |
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| Spreading infection of the skin and then connective tissue. |
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| Local reaction to contact with an allergen or irritant. |
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| Fungal infection of the nails. |
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| A hypertrophied, exuberant scar |
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| Thick, crusty scar associated with a burn. |
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| Involves only the epidermis and causes erythema, pain/swelling - but not blisters. |
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| Involves the epidermis and the upper part of the dermis. Causes erythema, pain/swelling. Small blisters of bullae form as the epidermis detaches from the fills with tissue fluid. (Also known as partial-thickness burn). |
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| Involves the epidermis and entire dermis, & sometimes the subcutaneous tissue and muscle layer benearth may be involved. The area is black where the skin is charred. If nerves in the dermis are destroyed, there is local anesthesia. Also known as full-thickness burn. Eschar's form on 3rd degree burns. |
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| Cicatrix is fibrous tissue made of collagen that forms as an injury heals. Also known as a regular scar. |
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| A very firm, abnormally large scar that is bigger than the original injury. It's caused by an overproduction of collagen. |
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| People who have this have skin lesions that are itchy, red, and covered with silvery scales and plaques. They occur on the scalp, elbows, hands and knees. |
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| Produced by pigment cells called Melanocytes. Absorbs UV light from the sun to protect the DNA in skin cells from genetic mutations. Also gives color to our hair and skin. |
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| Skin infection caused from fungus that feeds on epidermal cells. Multiplies quickly in the warm and moist environment of the body creases. Occurs on scalp, groin and feet. |
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| Two administration routes for Antipruitic Drugs: |
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| Orally & Patch (Two examples of this type of drug are Benadryl and Aveeno.) |
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| Hard protein found in the cells of the outermost part of the epidermis and in t he nails. |
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| Pertaining to across the skin |
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| Pertaining to go against itching |
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| Process of cold operative procedure |
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| Dry skin (excessively so) |
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| Overproduction of sebum (other then at puberty) |
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| Pertaining to below the skin |
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| Cancer arising from melanocytes |
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| Abnormal condition of not being able to sweat. |
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